Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                can  Kidney beans (rinsed and drained 15 oz
                        s for all beans) 
  1                can  great Northern beans
  1                can  chic peas
  1                can  green beans
     1/2            c.  water or non-fat chicken broth
     1/4            c.  red-wine vinegar
  3               tbsp  balsamic vinegar
  3               tbsp  fresh parsley
  2               tbsp  chopped shallots
  2               tbsp  olive oil
                        salt and pepper to taste
  1              pinch  sugar (optional)

Preparation:

In a large bowl place all beans in even layers, set aside. In a med. size bowl whisk together broth or water vinegars, parsley shallotsoil, salt and pepperand sugar if desired. Pour over beans . Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour , or until ready to use. stir beans occasionally whilemarinating.

Nutritional Information:

886 Calories (kcal); 29g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat); 41g Protein; 122g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 35mg Sodium